New fuel economy standards will save Americans money at the pump, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and grow the U.S. economy, and the Energy Department is driving the innovation necessary to meet these standards.

Dozens of coders and designers joined Energy Department and private sector experts at SXSW Eco for an exciting 24 hour hackathon using open energy data. The winning teams developed applications that help homeowners make smart decisions about energy usage and help drivers optimize their routes.